<![CDATA[TheMalibuCrew - Mods, Options & Accessories Forum]]> http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:59:53 +0000 30 Changing tower http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28744-changing-tower/
I found a used Titan III that I think I can make work with my Sunsetter. The front and rear spread match the existing Monster mounts perfectly. The front to rear spread is 15-20 inches too long. The way the Titan III is shaped I'm kicking around the idea of cutting each leg down 6 inches to shorten it up by a bit. I would be nice to get it to match the existing mounting feet of the Monster tower, but I still have a gallon of Spectrum gel so if I have to move my mounts I can.

Here's my first question on the project for the crew. Those of you who own Titan III's, it this what the joints between the front and rear hoops look like? I thought I remembered the Titan III having tubing between the hoops instead of the flat tabs like the T I and TII. Looks like this one has the tabs. Also, I'm going to strip the powder coat and polish it. Should be a fun project that will pay off in the end. I won't miss the creaking the Monster makes. http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/Crazy.gif


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]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:59:53 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28744-changing-tower/ RLXI Walk through wind block panel http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28762-rlxi-walk-through-wind-block-panel/
Thanks!]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:23:09 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28762-rlxi-walk-through-wind-block-panel/ Want to add Speed Control - PP Stargazer? http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28754-want-to-add-speed-control-pp-stargazer/
Secondly, my wife likes to surf and I'd like to have a setting for us to use for that as well. The Malibu cruise was very inconsistent for surfing, even after a flash at the dealer. To start from scratch with a paddle wheel system scares me, that I could have some inconsistencies, based on ballast and boat list, etc.

Based on this, for my needs, would the PP Stargazer - wakeboard pro be the best bet?]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:02:39 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28754-want-to-add-speed-control-pp-stargazer/ Added Mufflers to 01 Response http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28764-added-mufflers-to-01-response/
Thank for you help with the ideas before, we are now beginning to implement some of them into our boat. First was a pair of mufflers, we found a set of inline ones
used at a dealer nearby and figured we would give it a shot. I will have some pictures up when I can get back to the boat, but wanted to post my review straight away.

Install: Holy H was it simple! Pops and I started at the hoses pondering a proper process for what must have been 2-3 hours, in the end what we ended up doing was
removing the brace board under the rear seat/gas tank. Marking of equal distances on either hose so the mufflers would line up and look as factory as we could make them,
then with a combination of utility knife for the top, and long bladed folding knife for the bottom (both straight edged) we had the sections cut out pretty neatly within
about 30 minutes. We did take a lot of extra time to make sure we didn't get the blades anywhere near the existing gas lines, or going into the fiberglass.

We didn't give ourselves much wiggle room for gap, and the hoses run right up to where the muffler expands on each side, so it was kind of tight to fit them in, but with a couple flat screw drivers to help push the hose open they slid in the second end without too much trouble at all, this and tightening the hose clamps took right around
5 minutes.

Done! Was way easier to get done than either of us figured. Working with that heavy tubing we though we may have to pull the exhaust off the engine to get the room to get the mufflers in place, but it worked out quite well without having to go that far.

Performance: Well this is going to be pretty objective as I don't have a spl/db measuring device and the local car audio shop wouldn't let me borrow theirs for a half hour, but they certainly did help a good deal. Overall it is much easier to communicate between the driver and passenger, passenger and rear seated passengers, and we can also hear the radio in the front without having it cranked out full blast while driving. The radio in the back is still overwhelmed with water and air noise while running, not much can be done there though.

One of the biggest things it did was took away the loud roar on takeoff, or at cruising for the kids speed around 15 mph. Overall we now hear more of the engine than the exhaust as the driver and front passenger. We also immediately noticed a difference from our riders when my 6 year old niece who is usually to scared to get up to
normal cruising speeds at tow always wanted to go faster. When I hopped behind I noticed that it was much quieter for the rider, and without the roar at the lower speed, I would guess that she didn't think she was going as fast as she was. So less scare factor for the younger riders, that is a big plus. While driving away my pops said that it had a much more smooth sound an none of the roar from zero throttle all the way to nearly full across the lake away from him.

I wouldn't say that the average db's dropped a whole lot, but enough to make a solid difference, and reducing that roar zone made the install more than worth it.


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After installing these we happened across some baffle inserts that drop in before the mufflers that are supposed to give a 20%+ noise reduction without sacrificing power, so we may try these out as well as they weren't terrible expensive(80 for a pair if I remember correctly). I think though that most of the noise left is wind and water from not having the super deep hull, so we probably wont invest too much more into the exhaust other than maybe tips mostly for looks and a little more rider comfort.
Really our only afterthought into the mufflers is that we could have gotten brand new ones from an different manufacturer for slightly more, but we didn't happen upon those until a couple days after the install, so no hard feelings about that, I doesn't look like there is much to wear out in these molded mufflers from what I could see so I'm not too worried about it.]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:52:40 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28764-added-mufflers-to-01-response/ Propeller for 06 VLX http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28660-propeller-for-06-vlx/
Read a few posts here about the spare prop box, which comes with the puller and wrenches, very nice idea and will definately buy one. You all are a really big help, and I greatly appreciate it! Youve made my new boat (sold my 1996 Malibu and bought an 06 VLX last month) experience that much better. So much so that I joined the malibu crew paid membership today!]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:42:10 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28660-propeller-for-06-vlx/ Evo Cover http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26434-evo-cover/
Want to make sure before any material is cut.

Thanks!]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:47:57 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26434-evo-cover/ Titan Coupn Code http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20956-titan-coupn-code/
Looking for Bimini top for Titan II? Any leads would be helpful.

Thaks]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:20:07 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20956-titan-coupn-code/ how to install new windshield http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28749-how-to-install-new-windshield/
i will post pictures as soon as i get it on and the new tower installed.

thanks crew.]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:19:54 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28749-how-to-install-new-windshield/ inno surfboard racks http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28707-inno-surfboard-racks/ i'll be getting the 744 for my civic. locking surfrack? yes please.


INA745
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INA744
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http://www.innoracks.com/product/water/surf/]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:01:55 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28707-inno-surfboard-racks/ Replacement Decals http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/23649-replacement-decals/
What does everyone think? Pardon my lameo Photoshop skills, I hope you can use your imagination...

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